ONLINE RESOURCES
Explore streaming media (books, movies, magazines), databases, journals, and online classes.
LEARNING TOOLS
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
BRITANNICA LIBRARY
Three levels of age-appropriate encyclopedia content for adults, middle and high school students, and children. Includes articles, primary sources, audiovisual materials, dictionaries, a world atlas, web links, and a country comparison feature. Research tools include citation assistance and a step-by-step planner and tutorial for research and reports.
BRITANNICA SCHOOL EDITION
Three comprehensive encyclopedias for elementary, middle, and high school students.
JOURNALS
GALE RESEARCH DATABASES
Full-text journal and magazine articles and citations covering the sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and other subjects. Coverage:1901-present; most full-text coverage after 1980.
TEST PREP
GALE PRESENTS: PETERSON'S TEST PREP
Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, and use test prep eBooks.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
BRITANNICA LIBRARY
Three levels of age-appropriate encyclopedia content for adults, middle and high school students, and children. Includes articles, primary sources, audiovisual materials, dictionaries, a world atlas, web links, and a country comparison feature. Research tools include citation assistance and a step-by-step planner and tutorial for research and reports.
BRITANNICA SCHOOL EDITION
Three comprehensive encyclopedias for elementary, middle, and high school students.
JOURNALS
GALE RESEARCH DATABASES
Full-text journal and magazine articles and citations covering the sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature, and other subjects. Coverage:1901-present; most full-text coverage after 1980.
TEST PREP
GALE PRESENTS: PETERSON'S TEST PREP
Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, and use test prep eBooks.
NEWSPAPERS
BOSTON GLOBE
Text-only articles (not page reproductions). Does not contain all content found in the published version of the Globe, such as advertisements, charts, classified ads, graphs, most images, and non-staff written items. Updated daily by 8 a.m.
NEW YORK TIMES
Text- only articles (not page reproductions). Does not contain all content found in the published version of the Times, such as advertisements, charts, classified ads, graphs, most images, and non-staff written articles. Updated daily by 8 a.m.
BOSTON GLOBE
Text-only articles (not page reproductions). Does not contain all content found in the published version of the Globe, such as advertisements, charts, classified ads, graphs, most images, and non-staff written items. Updated daily by 8 a.m.
NEW YORK TIMES
Text- only articles (not page reproductions). Does not contain all content found in the published version of the Times, such as advertisements, charts, classified ads, graphs, most images, and non-staff written articles. Updated daily by 8 a.m.
ONLINE CLASSES
CREATIVEBUG
Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
This resource requires you to register an account so you may save and continue your progress.
TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE ONLINE
Learn any of over 100+ languages online.
CREATIVEBUG
Creativebug has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
This resource requires you to register an account so you may save and continue your progress.
TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE ONLINE
Learn any of over 100+ languages online.
STREAMING & DOWNLOADABLE MEDIA
LIBBY BY OVERDRIVE
Thousands of digital titles available for download directly to your computer or mobile device.
Access Libby on your phone by downloading the Libby app.
FLIPSTER DIGITAL MAGAZINES
Explore, download, and read current magazine issues on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Requires a Boston Public Library eCard. Sign up here in a few easy steps.
HOOPLA STREAMING MEDIA
Movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, and comics for online streaming or download to mobile devices, with no waiting lists. Borrow up to 10 items per calendar month.
Requires a Boston Public Library eCard. Sign up here in a few easy steps.
LIBBY BY OVERDRIVE
Thousands of digital titles available for download directly to your computer or mobile device.
Access Libby on your phone by downloading the Libby app.
FLIPSTER DIGITAL MAGAZINES
Explore, download, and read current magazine issues on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Requires a Boston Public Library eCard. Sign up here in a few easy steps.
HOOPLA STREAMING MEDIA
Movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, and comics for online streaming or download to mobile devices, with no waiting lists. Borrow up to 10 items per calendar month.
Requires a Boston Public Library eCard. Sign up here in a few easy steps.
NEED HELP?
If you're new to eReading and need a hand getting set up, we're always happy to help! Bring your device with you to the library during operating hours and we'll help you get set up to take advantage of our vast collection!
*IMPORTANT* To download e-books from most of our vendors, you will need to know the PIN associated with your account. Don't have a PIN? Call us to get set up. To download resources from HOOPLA, FLIPSTER, AND KANOPY you must have a BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY E-CARD.
